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America

[uh-mer-i-kuh] / əˈmɛr ɪ kə /
NOUN
New World
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Late last month, the top US general overseeing operations in Latin America visited Guantanamo, where he met with Cuban military leaders.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Mr. Reynolds, the author of numerous books about 19th-century America, introduces us to Puritan-influenced thinkers both familiar and obscure.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

The favourable time zones of hosts the US, Canada and Mexico will also boost global viewership, Benyon added, fuelling demand among punters in Europe, Latin America and Africa.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The Director’s Guild of America has struck a tentative deal with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, completing the negotiation cycle for Hollywood’s major unions.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

I’ve learned about the founding of America, the Constitution, and the thirteen original colonies.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy




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